Sea Kayaking - Frequently Asked Questions

Can I really do this, I've never paddled before?
Sure you can. 99% of our customers have not been in a kayak before.

How fit do I have to be?
Not very. If you can do an hours walk then you can do this. It's only when it's
very windy that the trip becomes quite strenuous. And if it's very windy we don't go out.

I'm nearly sixty? Can I do it?
Like I said, if you can do an hours walk then you can do it. We've had many older
customers and as long as you feel good you'll be fine.

Is there a weight limit?
Over 110kg is probably pushing it.

What about kids?
Generally from 10 years up kids are fine, especially if they are with an adult in the boat.
Younger than that they need a strong adult with them because the adult does pretty much all the work.
In whale season however we up the age to 12 as you need to be a little more alert in your boat.

Will I fall off?
Almost certainly not because our kayaks are extremely stable. About two people a year on average fall in and that's
usually because they are messing about. Anyway, it's also very easy to get back on.

What kind of boats are they?
We use very stable sit-on-top, self bailing kayaks. We find people who have never paddled before become
immediately comfortable because they don't feel constricted as they would in a sit-inside type of kayak and
also feel that should they fall off it would be easy to get back on. We have five singles and five doubles
so you can paddle with your partner if you wish.

What must I bring?
Wear shorts and a T shirt. A hat and sun cream and a jacket for those cooler days.
You can go barefoot or with sandals it is up to you - your feet shall get wet! Also bring a towel
and a change of clothes for afterwards.

When is the best time of year?
You probably think summer only, right? You are dead wrong - all year round is best.
Summer of course has warm sun and warm water but it also brings many windy days.
Winter on the other hand is cooler and has many completely calm, warm, beautiful days.
The best time is in fact when ever you can go . At any time of year it is an experience to enjoy!